Decoding TV

By Decoding TV

David Chen and Patrick Klepek discuss everything going on in the world of TV, with recaps and reviews of the most interesting shows on the air.

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July 31, 2025Ep. 76 - 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 Is One of the Most Juvenile, Goofy Things on TV (Complimentary)
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the first few episodes of Twisted Metal Season 2 on Peacock.
What did we think of South Park’s provocative season 27 premiere? How excited are we for the possibility of a Wolfenstein TV show? And what do we make of the details about Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus that have dropped so far? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
Homework for next week:
Untamed Season 1 (Netflix)
Shownotes:
10:00 - TV News
South Park Premiere puts Donald Trump in bed with Satan
Wolfenstein TV series in development
Rick and Morty spin-off resident Curtis spin-off announced at Comic-Con
Apple sets fall release for Pluribus
WBD announces the new (very silly) names for their companies
49:48 - Twisted Metal Season 2
Episode 1 - PRSRPNT
Episode 2 - DOLF4C3
Episode 3 - T3STDRV
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1h 21min
July 24, 2025Ep. 75 - 'Smoke' Is Pulpy Fun. Is It Anything More?
n this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the first five episodes of Smoke on Apple TV+.
Was the cancellation of the Late Show financially motivated or were political considerations involved? Are the price hikes at Peacock reasonable or out of control? And what do we think about how The Last of Us might wrap up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Twisted Metal Season 2 Premiere (Peacock)
Shownotes:
04:30 - TV News
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is cancelled
Peacock’s Biggest Price Increase Ever
The Last of US Season 3 will take place in 2027 and will probably be the end of the show
45:30 - Smoke
Episode 1 - Pilot
Episode 2 - Your Happy Makes Me Sad
Episode 3 - Weird Milk
Episode 4 - Strawberry
Episode 5 - Size Matters
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1h 25min
July 17, 2025Ep. 74 - 'The Bear' Season 4 Is a Return to Form
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the fourth season of The Bear.
What is behind the President’s hatred of Rosie O’Donnell? Is Squid Game: The Challenge as abominable as it sounds? What were the biggest streaming shows in the first half of 2025? And did The Bear season 4 improve upon what we saw in season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Smoke Season 1 eps 1-5 (Apple TV+)
Shownotes:
01:30 - TV News
Donald Trump tries to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship
Larry David Returning to HBO With Obamas-Produced Sketch Series
Squid Game: The Challenge renewed
Streaming Ratings: ‘Bluey’ Reign Continues in First Half of 2025, ‘Squid Game’ Leads Originals
‘Harry Potter’ First Look
43:30 - The Bear Season 4
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1h 30min
July 15, 2025Bonus Ep: Breaking Down the 2025 Emmy Nominations (with Myles McNutt)
In this bonus episode, David and Myles McNutt from the Episodic Medium newsletter discuss the 2025 Emmy nominations (you can watch our live broadcast on YouTube here).
Which shows came away with some of the biggest nominations? Why do the “Guest Actor” categories continue to be a travesty? What were the biggest snubs? And was this overall a shameful year for the Emmys or did we experience less shame? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.
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55min
July 09, 2025Ep. 73 - 'Squid Game' Season 3 Ends with a Whimper
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the final season of Squid Game.
How is Squid Game Season 3 performing on Netflix? What did we make of the fact that Neil Druckmann has left The Last of Us? What’s going on with the creators of South Park and Paramount/Skydance? And are we excited about another season of The Bear? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
The Bear Season 4 (Hulu)
Shownotes:
13:00 - TV News
‘Squid Game 3’ Sets Netflix Record With Massive 60.1 Million Views in Three Days
‘Last of Us’ Shocker: Neil Druckmann Exits HBO Series Ahead of Season 3
‘South Park’ Creators Slam Paramount-Skydance Merger as a ‘S— Show’ and Say ‘It’s F—ing Up’ New Episodes: ‘We Hope Fans Get to See Them Somehow’
Renewals:
Order Up: ‘The Bear’ Renewed for Season 5 by FX
Slow Horses already renewed for season 7
41:45 - Squid Game Season 3
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1h 35min
July 03, 2025Bonus Ep: How 'Ironheart' Brings Marvel's Phase 5 to a Close (with Dan Gvozden)
In this bonus episode, Dan Gvozden joins the podcast to review and discuss the final three episodes of Ironheart on Disney+:
Episode 4 - Bad Magic
Episode 5 - Karma’s a Glitch
Episode 6 - The Past is the Past
How did the show handle the arc of Riri Williams? What did we make of that big cameo at the end? And what do we think is coming next for the MCU? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Squid Game Season 3 (Netflix)
Links:
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1h 19min
June 26, 2025Ep. 72 - 'Ironheart' Is a Mess of Ideas That's (Probably) Not Gonna Come Together
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the first three episodes of Ironheart on Disney+.
Does the Showtime name still have any meaning in our current streaming environment? Did Andor season 2 get more viewers than season 1? And why did The Last of Us season 2 have fewer viewers? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next week:
Ironheart Eps 4-6 (Disney+)
Shownotes:
07:30 - TV News
Paramount+ with Showtime is now Paramount Premium
‘Mindhunter’ May Return as Three Movies, Star Holt McCallany Reveals
Andor concludes with number 1 overall ranking on Nielsen
The Last of Us Ratings Declined During Season 2 but Why
35:02 - Ironheart Eps 1-3
Episode 1 - Take Me Home
Episode 2 - Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?
Episode 3 - We in Danger, Girl
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1h 22min
June 19, 2025Bonus Ep: Dept. Q Season 1 (with Sarah Marrs)
In this bonus episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David Chen and Sarah Marrs discuss Dept. Q's first season on Netflix. What did we think of how this show handled its central mystery? Did any of the subplots work well for us? What about the red herrings? Was Matthew Goode, well, any good as the lead? How excited are we for the prospect of a second season of Dept. Q? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!
Homework for next episode:
Ironheart season premiere (Disney+)
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54min
June 16, 2025Bonus Ep: How Director Dan Trachtenberg Put Together 'Predator: Killer of Killers'
In this bonus episode, David chats with director Dan Trachtenberg about how Predator: Killer of Killers (now streaming on Hulu) came together. Dan discusses why they chose the time periods they did, the challenges of putting together an anthology film based around the Predator in different time periods, and what his favorite action moments are from the film.

Homework for next episode:
Dept Q (Netflix)
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39min
June 12, 2025Ep. 71 - 'Predator: Killer of Killers' Is a Thrilling (But Brief) Visit to the Predator Universe
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the differences between the Invincible and Game of Thrones videogames (and why the former will probably be way more successful), muse on the plight of Warner Bros Discovery, and lament the loss of press freedom in the American media. Then, it’s time to dive into Dan Trachtenberg’s latest Predator entry, Killer of Killers, now streaming on Hulu.
Be sure to stay tuned for a bonus interview with Dan Trachtenberg coming in the next week.
Homework for next week:
Dept Q (Netflix)
Shownotes:
08:50 - TV News
Videogame News:
New Game of Thrones PC Strategy Game to Launch in 2026
Invincible Vs: A New fighting Game set in the Invincible universe
Warner Bros Discovery to split into two companies
Terry Moran suspended at ABC News
49:30 - Predator: Killer of Killers review
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1h 24min

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